Visit the European Commission garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025

A must-see for visitors of all ages at this year Bloom is the European Commission’s ‘Renewed Blooms’ garden, masterfully created by award-winning designer David Negus. 

The Circular Economy is the story behind the European Commission’s ‘Renewed Blooms’ garden. Used materials are given new life. Nature is blended with man-made elements – a discarded railway track and tiles from old PVC windows are reinvented. The garden showcases how waste can be transformed into functional, durable, and striking designs.

The garden highlights the beauty of reclaimed materials while serving as a wildlife habitat and source of inspiration. Every element — from salvaged wood and repurposed metal to upcycled containers — demonstrates the multiple lifecycles of materials. Thoughtfully chosen plants, composting, water efficiency, seed saving, and propagation all underpin the Circular Economy. 

The garden challenges perspectives on waste, inspiring reuse and repurposing. On-site DIY workshops with the Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy, and educational materials empower visitors to bring circularity into their daily lives.